Serif Other Utli 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, children’s media, playful, storybook, friendly, vintage, whimsical, expressive display, retro flavor, friendly tone, distinctive branding, soft serifs, rounded terminals, ink-trap feel, bulbous, bouncy.
A decorative serif with heavy, rounded strokes and softly swelling forms. The serifs are short and blunted, often reading as teardrop-like or bracketed nubs rather than sharp wedges, giving the letterforms a cushioned silhouette. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a way that feels hand-shaped, with small notches and pinches at joins that add texture without creating strong contrast. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, producing a strong, poster-like presence while maintaining clear uppercase/lowercase differentiation.
Best suited for short-form settings where its personality can lead: headlines, titles, posters, packaging, and cover typography. It can work for branding and signage when a friendly, retro-leaning impression is desired, but its dense stroke and decorative shaping make it less ideal for long continuous reading at small sizes.
The tone is warm and characterful, balancing a vintage print feel with a lighthearted, approachable mood. Its soft, rounded details and bouncy rhythm suggest whimsical display typography suited to playful messaging rather than formal editorial work.
The design appears intended to deliver an old-time, print-inspired serif with softened edges and a deliberately whimsical construction. Its heavy, rounded serifs and gently irregular curves prioritize charm and recognizability, aiming for expressive display use and a distinctive, memorable voice.
In text, the face holds together as a consistent dark texture, with distinctive, slightly quirky details in curves and terminals that become part of its personality. The numerals match the same rounded, weighty construction, reinforcing a cohesive display voice across letters and figures.